Chopped Season 1 Episodes

Episode 0

Pilot

Mon, Jun 4, 2007

Episode 1

Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers

Tue, Jan 13, 200942 mins

Will the judges prefer the more whimsical or traditional dish?

Episode 2

Tofu, Blueberries and Oysters

Tue, Jan 20, 200942 mins

What will it take to amaze the judges all the way through to the dessert course when the ingredients include Tofu, Blueberries and Oysters.

Episode 3

Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes

Tue, Jan 27, 200942 mins

The chefs are baffled to find a breakfast staple in the Appetizer Round mystery basket. Who will "flake" out and who can make it work?

Episode 4

Banana, Collard Greens, Grits

Tue, Feb 3, 200942 mins

Wrapped in bacon, wrapped in basil, fried and bruleed, bananas take center stage in the appetizer round. But when one chef's creation falls apart, is there a sure fire banana backup plan?

Episode 5

Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas

Tue, Feb 10, 200942 mins

It's grace under pressure as the chefs attempt to wow the judges. Can watermelon and pepper jack cheese make for a good pairing?

Episode 6

Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets

Tue, Feb 17, 200942 mins

Stymied by canned peaches in the appetizer round and fruit punch and rice cakes for the entree. The chefs struggle for a fresh approach. It all comes down to a heated dessert face-off combining beets, goat cheese and oatmeal.

Episode 7

Quail, Arctic Char, Beer

Tue, Feb 24, 200942 mins

The chefs are determined to give their all from the start. Between Quail, Arctic Char, and Beer which of the showoffs, risk-takers and storytellers make this competition a tense one, right down to the last "chop."

Episode 8

Coconut, Calamari and Donuts

Tue, Mar 3, 200942 mins

The mandatory ingredients in the appetizer basket evoke nervous laughter and general panic.

Episode 9

Mac & Cheese, Cola and Bacon

Tue, Mar 10, 200942 mins

When a box of macaroni and cheese appears in the appetizer basket, the contestants endeavor to find a place for fluorescent cheese powder in their gourmet dishes.

Episode 10

String Cheese, Jicama and Gingersnaps

Tue, Mar 17, 200942 mins

The judges are dismayed when some of the chefs fail to creatively transform the mystery ingredients in the appetizer course. But what can you do with string cheese?

Episode 11

Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal

Tue, Mar 24, 200942 mins

Episode 12

Chocolate, Mussels and Figs

Tue, Mar 31, 200942 mins

Ted Allen hosts as the chefs open their appetizer baskets to find bitter-sweet chocolate, figs and mussels. The chefs know that three of them will face being chopped, while only one can claim sweet victory.

Episode 13

Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears

Tue, Apr 7, 200942 mins

See which challenger gets chopped after each round with ingredients like Strawberries, Turkey and Gummy Bears.